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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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I just blew a tire and was wondering if a 295 30 19 will fit on my 05 Z51

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I just blew a tire and was wondering if a 295 30 19 will fit on my 05 Z51

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Sorry for not searching im sure it is on this forum somewhere, trying to use my cell phone to search this forum
Anyone?....
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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[ i just ordered 305/30 19's for my 09 C6, they are the same tires used on the Z06 from what i understand. the tire dealer should have that info before you purchase. jerry
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Originally Posted by Dnelson
I just blew a tire and was wondering if a 295 30 19 will fit on my 05 Z51
Yes, while they're not the exact replacement tire size they will work/fit.





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[ i just ordered 305/30 19's for my 09 C6, they are the same tires used on the Z06 from what i understand.
Actually the C6 Z06 uses 325-30-19s on the rear.
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Yes, while they're not the exact replacement tire size they will work/fit.





Actually the C6 Z06 uses 325-30-19s on the rear.
i stand corrected, thanks, jerry
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Originally Posted by Dnelson
I just blew a tire and was wondering if a 295 30 19 will fit on my 05 Z51

Thanks,
Sorry for not searching im sure it is on this forum somewhere, trying to use my cell phone to search this forum
Maybe they'll fit on the wheel but unless you buy the same tire in 255/35/18 at the same time for the front you will have problems with Active Handling and Traction control.

If you change rear diameter you must change front diameter also.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
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I ran 305/30-19 rear and 275/35-18 fronts on my C6 Coupe. No active handling problems. Some other folks have used the same rear and a 265/35-18 front and it works great also.

The 305 rear is a slightly smaller diameter and the speedometer is off about 1 mph. You can correct this with a tune, a hand held Predator tuner, or just not worry about it.


285/35-19 3.9" 13.4" 26.9" 84.4" 751/mi 60MPH 10000mi N/A
305/30-19 3.6" 13.1" 26.2" 82.3" 770/mi 61MPH 10248mi -2.4%
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